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as in truthful
being in the habit of telling the truth
at least the weatherman is honest and doesn't pretend to be able to predict the unpredictable
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
an area populated by honest and industrious farm folk
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as in ethical
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
an honest customer who doesn't hesitate to tell the cashier she's given him too much change
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
the sort of person who helps others from an honest desire to do good
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as in candid
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
appreciate your honest friends, who tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear
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as in conscientious
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
made an honest attempt to return the money she had found in the cafeteria
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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a restaurant serving honest down-home Southern cooking
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Recent Examples of honest
The film is doing that in a very humane and honest way.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
But to be honest, one pump of either doesn’t cover my entire big face.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
That's up to us to be honest about why that continues to happen and stop perpetuating that cycle of failure.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
But to be honest, one pump of either doesn’t cover my entire big face.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
That's up to us to be honest about why that continues to happen and stop perpetuating that cycle of failure.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest
Adjective
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The obvious answer and the truthful answer is being voted out first.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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And given how complex truth and trust themselves are, building truthful AI systems is easier said than done.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Initially receiving a general discharge, Matlovich’s status was posthumously elevated to honorable.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That would be the honest, fair and honorable thing to do.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and ethical reasoning.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There will be people who may address the ethical concerns of filming someone during an extended breakdown.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a candid conversation with Speedy Morman on a new episode of 360 With Speedy, NBA legend LeBron James opened up about the current state of his friendship with longtime associate and rap star Drake.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Together for 28 years and married for 26, Victoria and David have welcomed four children — sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, and daughter Harper — and have been candid about nurturing their relationship over the years.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Given the atmosphere, the dazzling quality of the food and the conscientious service, this should be a very successful restaurant for a long time.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bindi’s only six years older, but is very conscientious and a real caregiver.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Their skin is clearer, more radiant; their hair is fuller; their glow feels authentic.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s designed to ensure that your printer uses only authentic HP ink, which costs more than $10,000 a gallon (really).—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The strategy was stress-tested against historical market downturns and became a reliable benchmark for retirees looking to stretch savings across three decades.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell has crafted a reliable everyday machine out of the 16 Plus.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Honest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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